Fan Brycheiniog 21k

Please read all event information before attending:

Event Information:

We will meet by the roadside car park just past the Gwyn Arms pub in the Brecon Beacons (Gwyn Arms, Brecon Road, Abercrave) At 07:45 for 08:00 run start. From here we will run up the side of Fan Brycheiniog and follow the ridge to the summit passing over the peak of Fan Hir. We will cross over two other summits (Bannau Sir Gaer and Waun Lefrith) before descending and taking a valley trail back to the car park, meandering around lakes and goat tracks. 

Approximate Distance: 21km

Approximate Elevation: 950m

Expected Terrain: Sheep trails, rocky paths, lots of ascent and descent

Entry Requirements: This is a tough run requiuring participants to have reasonable fell running experience

Meeting Point/Parking: Opposite the Gwyn Arms Pub

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Essential Kit:

All kit on this list is essential, regardless of the weather or your exerience level.

• Trail running shoes
• Head torch with spare batteries
• Waterproof jacket with taped seams
• Appropriate clothing for the weather
• Minimum 1000ml of water
• Some form of sodium in food or drink
• Minimum 400kcal of food
• Fully charged mobile phone
• Survival bag or foil blanket
• Gloves and warm hat or buff
• Spare, warm change of clothes in the car
• Towel in the car
• Spare food and drink in the car
• First Aid Kit

Recommended Extra Kit:

• Running Poles
• Map and compass

Other Information

• You must register on this page to attend
• If your plans change, please revisit this page to cancel your attendance so another member can take your place
• Do not attend this run if you are not medically well or injured in any way
• You must always listen to instructions and guidance provided by BTR run leaders